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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Anti-abortion activists are trying to limit access in NSW – and they are just getting started

New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state.
New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick wants to ban sex-selective abortions in the state. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The man who wants to ban “sex-selective abortions” is the first person who will tell you it won’t work.

New South Wales Libertarian party MLC John Ruddick has introduced legislation that would see health practitioners sent to prison or fined thousands if they carry out a termination because of the sex of a foetus.

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